3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Helena, MT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Helena, Montana as of August 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,617 and +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Helena
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Helena
Compare Helena's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles City | $1,108 |
| 2 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 3 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 4 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 5 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 6 | Helena (this page) | $2,080 |
| 7 | Kalispell | $2,110 |
| 8 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 9 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 10 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 11 | Bozeman | $2,760 |
| 12 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Montana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgrade | $2,770 |
| 2 | Bozeman | $2,760 |
| 3 | Whitefish | $2,530 |
| 4 | Missoula | $2,285 |
| 5 | Livingston | $2,210 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $2,110 |
| 7 | Helena (this page) | $2,080 |
| 8 | Billings | $1,998 |
| 9 | Butte | $1,920 |
| 10 | Laurel | $1,860 |
| 11 | Great Falls | $1,707 |
| 12 | Miles City | $1,108 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Helena.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Helena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte, MT | 39.1 mi | $1,920 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Belgrade, MT | 83 mi | $2,770 | +$690 (+33%) |
| Great Falls, MT | 90.6 mi | $1,707 | $-373 (-18%) |
| Bozeman, MT | 100.2 mi | $2,760 | +$680 (+33%) |
| Missoula, MT | 126.5 mi | $2,285 | +$205 (+10%) |
| Livingston, MT | 131.3 mi | $2,210 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Kalispell, MT | 191 mi | $2,110 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Whitefish, MT | 206.5 mi | $2,530 | +$450 (+22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Helena — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Helena?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Helena, Montana is $2,080 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,617.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Helena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,200 ($6,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Helena expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Helena's 3-bedroom median of $2,080 is +2% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Helena rank for 3-bedroom rent in Montana?
Among the 12 cities in Montana with 3-bedroom data, Helena ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Helena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Butte ($1,920), Great Falls ($1,707).